481 BC MSP code: Pneumococcal pneumonia

481 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Pneumococcal pneumonia” in BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026.

Official description

481

Pneumococcal pneumonia

BC MSP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · British Columbia

Notes for 481

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 481 or the headings above it.

Where 481 sits

  1. 1SectionDiseases of the respiratory system
  2. 2SubsectionPneumonia and influenza (480 – 487.8)
  3. 3Valid code 481Pneumococcal pneumonia

Source and release

Data release
BC MSP · September 2026
Effective date
Sep 11, 2026

This page is built from the BC MSP catalog that Vero Codes reads when it suggests codes: BC Ministry of Health, Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, imported from the publisher’s file and checked against it. The description, notes and structured data come from the same record.

Frequently asked questions

What does BC MSP diagnostic code 481 mean?

481 is the BC MSP diagnostic code for “Pneumococcal pneumonia” in BC Medical Services Plan’s BC MSP September 2026 release.

Where is 481 in the BC MSP list?

481 is listed under Diseases of the respiratory system, Pneumonia and influenza (480 – 487.8).

What coding notes apply to 481?

BC Medical Services Plan’s list gives no includes, excludes or other notes for 481 or the headings above it.

Which BC MSP release does this page use?

It uses BC Medical Services Plan’s September 2026 release, in effect from Sep 11, 2026. It is a reference: confirm the code against the current list and the payer’s rules before you submit it.